Nubia Air vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $182 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 51/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 639,225).
Nubia Air
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $182 vs $229
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2073
- Lighter: 168g vs 172g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 15 points higher (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (90/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $182 | $229 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Air and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Nubia Air by 61.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $47. Nubia Air is cheaper by $47.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (46/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (90/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.